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R542 ENY

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,268 mi
Last recorded53,268 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 ENY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,268 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 53,268 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 48,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,482 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 46,188 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,143 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,339 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,464 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,069 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 30,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 27,894 miles

front coil springs cups starting to rust

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia?

Based on 560,899 MOT tests across 64,461 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,468
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
64,461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,886
constant velocity joint gaiter split 37,453
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,356
Headlamp aim too low 30,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,165
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R542 ENY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 67,201 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 58,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R542 ENY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R542 ENY registered?

R542 ENY is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R542 ENY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 ENY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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